Nikon Optiphot2-Pol Polarizing Microscope with Trinocular Head and Multi-Objective Turret

The Nikon Optiphot2-Pol is a polarizing microscope featuring a trinocular head optimized for high-resolution optical microscopy with polarization capabilities. This research-grade microscope includes:

• Optiphot2-Pol Stand with excellent mechanical stability for advanced imaging.
• Trinocular head allowing simultaneous observation and camera documentation via the included 1.0x C-Mount camera adapter.
• Precise optical components such as pair of 10x focusing eyepieces and an intermediate analyzer for accurate polarization analysis.
• Optical retardation plates including a 1/4 Lambda 530 nm wave plate, facilitating detailed birefringence studies essential in materials science and biotechnological research.
• A 4-position centering nosepiece holds four M Plan objectives: 2.5x, 10x, 20x ELWD, and 40x ELWD, combining long working distances suitable for thick specimens and sample versatility.
• Rotating polarizing stage with slide holder enables precise sample orientation, crucial for polarization-dependent imaging in crystal analysis, mineralogy, and molecular structural studies.
• Illumination system features an Abbe flip-out condenser and a rotating polarizer within the condenser carrier, delivering contrast optimization for detailed phase and polarization contrast imaging.
• Accessories include a dust cover, line cord, and spare bulb, ensuring maintained optical performance.
• The microscope has been professionally serviced by an authorized Nikon technician, ensuring reliable function and optical calibration for demanding applications in biomedical engineering, synthetic biology, and molecular diagnostics.

This microscope is widely used in biotechnology laboratories requiring advanced optical polarization tools, essential for bioprocessing quality control, biomaterials characterization, and live-cell imaging workflows. The trinocular configuration supports digital image capture, making it suited for researchers engaged in fluorescence analysis and neuroimaging research involving polarized light microscopy.